by James Barrie | May 12, 2023 | General Home Info, Repairs and Updates
If you have a septic system, you may have heard that you cannot use a garbage disposal with a septic system. In reality, you can have a garbage disposal (aka food waste disposal unit), but you’ll need to use it properly and sparingly! Most people who live in...
by James Barrie | Mar 31, 2023 | Buyers Tips, General Home Info, Repairs and Updates
In today’s blog post, we will go over a bit of information about galvanized water pipes, and what to look out for if your home has them. Victoria Texas and surrounding areas have a lot of homes with galvanized piping! Some homeowners have replaced some or most of this...
by James Barrie | Mar 20, 2023 | General Home Info, Repairs and Updates
Here in hot South Texas, our air conditioners go through an awful lot. Summer temperatures can reach well into the upper 90’s and stay there from May through September. Which is why proper HVAC maintenance is so important. Today we’ll go over some DIY HVAC Maintenance...
by James Barrie | Mar 3, 2023 | General Home Info, Repairs and Updates
Have you left your pool alone all fall and winter? The weather’s warming up, so here are some tried-and-true tips to get your pool summer ready! Plan ahead though, your pool won’t be swim ready as soon as it’s warm outside. The water has been lying dormant for several...
by James Barrie | Jan 6, 2023 | Repairs and Updates
Drain Trap Types Your Barrie Inspections home inspection includes inspection of the plumbing system, including checking for improper drain traps, leaks, and poor connections. There are roughly 14 types of traps in existence, including the Q, P, S, Gully, floor,...
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